Course Title: Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2019

Course Code: COSC7384C

Course Title: Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5384 - Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

Course Contact: Nicole McKinnon

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: nicole.mckinnon@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Sandra Gallagher
sandra.gallagher@rmit.edu.au

ph: 9925 4815

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This course will give you the skills and knowledge required to maintain professional and ethical conduct, as well as to ensure that personal information of stakeholders is handled in a confidential and professional manner when dealing with stakeholders in an information and communications technology (ICT) environment.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

ICTICT418 Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment

Element:

1. Protect intellectual property

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify current legislation and standards relating to intellectual property and copyright 1.2 Investigate current organisational copyright policy 1.3 Adhere to organisational policy and current legislation in work practices

Element:

2. Contribute to copyright policy

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Contribute to the creation or updating of the organisation's copyright policy and procedures to align with legislation and industry standards 2.2 Distribute new or revised policy and procedures to stakeholders

Element:

3. Protect rights of stakeholders

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and document the relevance of legislation and standards to organisational outcomes 3.2 Investigate and review organisational privacy policy and procedures 3.3 Investigate and review organisational code of ethics 3.4 Determine the integrity, confidentiality, security and availability of information as required by organisational policy 3.5 Maintain confidentiality and proprietary rights of stakeholder interests

Element:

4. Contribute to privacy policy

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Contribute to the creation or updating of the organisational privacy policy and procedures to align with privacy legislation 4.2 Distribute new or revised policy and procedures to stakeholders 4.3 Implement new work procedures and collect feedback from stakeholders 4.4 Ensure the integrity, confidentiality, security and availability of information as required by organisational policy

Element:

5. Maintain privacy policy

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Review work practices to ensure application of privacy policy and procedures 5.2 Maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information as required by organisational privacy policy 5.3 Review work practices to ensure system security according to organisational privacy policy

Element:

6. Contribute to creation of ethics code

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Assist in developing or updating a code of ethics to align with legislation and standards for the organisation 6.2 Distribute the new ethics code to stakeholders and collect feedback 6.3 Implement new ethical work procedures and collect feedback 6.4 Review ethical work practices and feedback to ensure application of the code

Element:

7. Maintain ethics code

Performance Criteria:

7.1 Perform regular checks to ensure stakeholders understand and are continuing to apply the code of ethics in the workplace 7.2 Establish a review and grievance procedure to enable confidential reporting of any ethical issues 7.3 Interview and regularly follow up with stakeholders to ensure they are receiving consistent and appropriate service in dealing with the code of ethics

Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course you will have the ability to:

  • analyse legislation and standards relating to professional conduct and privacy in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry
  • contribute to the development of a code of ethics and monitor the workplace to ensure code of ethics is being applied and is appropriate
  • contribute to the development of a privacy policy and monitor the workplace to ensure the policy is being applied and is appropriate

and be able to effectively:

  • discuss codes of ethics pertinent to computing industry
  • discuss federal and state or territory legislation and policy relevant to an ICT environment and relating to:
  • access and equity
  • copyright and intellectual property
  • workplace health and safety (WHS)
  • privacy
  • outline organisational communication processes and procedures
  • outline organisational requirements for customer service
  • discuss the security features of server operating systems
  • explain system security procedures.


Details of Learning Activities

In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:

• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection

Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:

• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT




Teaching Schedule

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

 

Wk 1

Understand the legal and ethical obligations when collecting, using and sharing data. Complete data literacy micro-cred.

  

Wk 2

Identify the hierarchy of legislation, and responsibilities relating to intellectual property

and privacy laws in Australia.

  

Wk 3

Is there a difference between a trademark, designs and patents? Develop and review an existing IP policy.

  

Wk 4

Obligations under copyright legislation. Develop or review an existing copyright policy.

  

Wk 5

Privacy obligations under legislation.

Develop or review an existing privacy policy.

  

Wk 6

Ethical behaviour in business. Develop or review an existing code of ethics.

AT1 - Knowledge assessment task

Wk 7

Investigate the importance of cyber security. Steps to protect a business from cyber security threats.

AT2 - ICT Copyright, Ethics, Privacy Report

Wk 8

Developing plans to monitor and maintain code of ethics and privacy, copyright and intellectual property policies.

AT3 - Digital campaign presentation

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students are encouraged to make full use of class time, open studio time and University computer lab resources. Please consult the RMIT University web site for details of access times and locations.

Other required resources include, but are not limited to: an A4 or A3 visual diary, drawing materials (pencils of various grades (1B & 2B), erasers, coloured pencils and pens, graphic markers such as Copic brand) broadband internet access, suitable digital media storage such as a portable hard drive or USB 3.0 flash drive, with at least 128Gb capacity.

You are strongly advised to maintain a daily backup schedule of all assessment and project data to your RMIT account.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment for this course is competency based. To show competency, you must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Late assessment submissions, or submissions that do not reach the required standard may be assessed as Not Satisfactory (NS). You will receive feedback on your assessment through Canvas and resubmission instructions via email. You must resubmit within two weeks of this notification. You may re-submit an assessment task only once. Please refer to the assessment brief or rubric for full assessment criteria. All assessment documents are available on the course Canvas page through MyRMIT.

AT1 - Knowledge assessment task
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge of copyright, Ethics, IP and Privacy within an ICT organisation. Your answers should include full sentences and not dot points. Due week 6. Ungraded.

AT2 - ICT Copyright, Ethics, Privacy Report
The purpose of this assessment, is for you to demonstrate and contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment. Due week 7. Ungraded.

AT3 - Digital campaign presentation
You will be assigned a workstation and a company by your tutor as you enter the classroom. Please ensure you do this. This is a practical activity, where you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge in applying and contributing to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment. Due week 8. Ungraded.

Graded assessment in this course uses the following grades:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. It can be found on the Canvas course page through myRmit, or from your teacher.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Academic Progress:Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

Adjustments to Assessment
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

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